Harden's says
Founder Luke Garnsworthy and head chef Scott Barnard move their relaxed fine dining restaurant from Berkhamstead to a larger site in Tring. The new venue seats up to 15 people for each service where diners sit together and watch Scott complete each dish in front of them. Choose from a set lunch, three course, tasting menu or vegetarian tasting menu.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Amazing food, top-notch service” – and “the value is OK for fine dining” – such are the attractions of Scott Barnard’s polished neighbourhood restaurant, which divides between a chef’s counter operation with tasting menu and open kitchen seating just 16 people overall; and larger dining room. The latter is considerably cheaper at £60 per person: at the chef’s table the experience is £105 per person during the week, rising to £130 per person at the weekend.
Summary
It’s “a fun experience to celebrate a special occasion” at Scott Barnard’s chef’s table-oriented venture seating just 16 people – particularly if you sit upstairs, where chefs plate up the “excellent” eight-course tasting menus before your eyes (ranging from £95 per person for weekday dinner to £120 per person at weekends); downstairs offers a more relaxed sample of the same menu without the drama, and there’s also a glamorous cellar bar if you want to get a head start on the fun.
Summary
“Fabulous food” (including “outstanding vegetarian options”) brings people together at chef Scott Barnard’s sociable chef’s table. “Think of sitting round a table with your friends cooking in front of you, chatting and explaining what they’re doing. When you’ve finished your 6 or 12 courses, you will have spoken to most of the guests at the same sitting as you (15 maximum)”. There’s a separate cellar bar and dining room. The spin-off restaurant-with-rooms in Henley closed down just as we went to press.
Summary
Eating at Scott Barnard’s chef’s table (max 15 diners) is a “real indulgence” for its “delicious and generous tasting menu, displaying wonderful seasonal produce and the skill of the team”. It was “perfect for the first meal out after lockdown, and fabulous as ever”. There’s also a “secret Cellar Bar” and dining room, and a spin-off Crocker’s in Henley.
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Have you eaten at Crocker’s Table?
74 High Street, Tring, HP23 4AF
Restaurant details
Crocker’s Table Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Crockers Tring It was great to be back at Crockers again where once more we enjoyed a fabulous afternoon in the company of Scott and his team. Despite not being full today the benefits for those who were there meant we could all interact even more with the team which is something they encourage at Crockers making it a really enjoyable experience for everyone. We started downstairs in the Cellar Bar where we were given a complimentary glass of bubbles to we welcome us back which was a lovely touch from the team. Then it was time to head upstairs to the Chefs Table to let the afternoon’s festivities begin. The eleven course tasting menu (including snacks and petit fours) looked really appetising and if fact that’s exactly how it was. To go with the menu they do offer a wine pairing of six glasses. So after we’d all were settled it was time for the first snack a Westcombe Cheddar , IP8 and onion that was delicious. This was followed by two more delights in the form of Chalk Stream Trout and the Beef Fat Rosti. This led us to the Tring Brewery Beer Bread before the first course arrived. The Loch Duart Salmon was one of the most enjoyable dishes and was followed by the Lobster with a light Thai green curry sauce. Next was the Saddle of dry aged Hogget that was my personal dish of the day. This was followed by the Baron Bigod cheese course , the Passionfruit pre dessert before finishing in strawberry heaven with the Valrhona White Chocolate , strawberry , lychee and rose. Coffee and an amazing selection of petit fours brought an end to a fantastic afternoon and one I’m definitely looking forward to experiencing again soon. I really would recommend a visit to Crockers as not only is the food amazing but the team go a long way into making your visit as enjoyable and relaxing as it can be. Thank You Scott , Mikey and all the team for a fabulous afternoon and look forward to seeing you all again soon. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £35.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £60.00 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 130.00 | Dinner only | 7 |
| Menu2 | 65.00 | Lunch only | 6 |
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| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
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| Bread | £6.50 |
| Service | 15.00% |
74 High Street, Tring, HP23 4AF
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 7 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 7 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 7 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 7 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 7 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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